Bearcat Dad

We’re u at the game, when VA High played them. 2 of their best players were out!  Va High is the closest thing to a speed team as far as Graham, but that train is hard to stop. If Graham overlooks it will be more than close. 

I will gladly cheer on whatever team makes it to the state for Region D and be happy for them. After all, they are all high school kids working toward the same goal no matter the school they attend. Are they always perfect, not a chance but they are kids. As adults we should be the standard bearer for sportsmanship. With that said, Go GMen! If another team comes out on top for Region D, then I'll cheer "Bring it home to SWVA boys!" 

My thing is i have no problems with any team in our region. I pull for the gmen no matter who they play.and will pull for any team from our region if the gmen end up staying home. We as adults should never have problems with high school teams, they are just that high school kids. They have yet to really grow up and live life and have many different experiences outside of school.yes some may have what we say are attitudes but i see a lot of that on here also. So as adults we need to maybe cut the teams a bit of slack and let the coaches and schools deal with the rest. As for graham it seems to me their lack of discipline early on has gone away and they have improved a lot. Now i know i will get flack on this and probably deserve it but this is just my opinion 

Let’s go ahead and do a final Top 10 list for the season. Let’s make this the best turnout yet!
 
  1. Chilhowie
  2. Bluefield   
  3. Graham
  4. Abingdon   
  5. Pulaski
  6. Ridgeview
  7. Radford
  8. Galax
  9. Mount View
10. Union
 
EDIT: I have made my first edit of a list on the season. I had a complete brain fart and forgot about Radford. Thanks to @Bluefield researcher And @sixcat for the reminder.

Coaches have to go through some things some times to learn valuable lessons. I think he has done a great job of being flexible and changing things up to fit his personnel.  Some coaches get stuck and stubborn, and it costs them. He has realized that to win it may not come the way he prefers.  That will serve him well in the future for sure.

I don't think we can ignore Virginia High. I may be wrong on this but the last time we played Virginia High, Rose carried the ball one time for a long run before he was injured. Beating the same team twice in same season is not always easy. 
Halftime of the Princeton until now Graham has played as a team better than recent teams. This team doesn't seem to have an ego problem. They have gotten better as a unit as the season as progressed. Give credit where credit is due. That's coaching. 
One week at a time. Let's go Graham!

I agree!! I’m out of likes, or I would have liked it lol
I don’t blame coaches I guess, in trying to find ways to fire their kids up. 
I’m with you, though. It’s a little funny lol

I would like to congratulate the Chilhowie Warriors for earning a perfect season which hasn't been done since 1971! 
Keep rolling!

Yes it is. Unfortunately, the forecast gives a good chance for a wet night too.
Don’t get me wrong, I love football in the rain, but we have Senior Night festivities tonight and my old lady HATES the rain lol. I’m sure I’ll hear all about it after we get off of the field 🤣

Agree with all of this. The bold I doubly agree with. The man did what he could.   The continued bashing of this man has become tiresome and sad. What’s done is done. He did not purposely drive GC to the basement of the M7. 
All GC fans should look to the future and hope that the best candidate comes in and turns things around. SWVA football is better when GC is good. 
No matter how loud it’s yelled, nobody buys the bs that coach Akers is totally to blame.
Before anyone asks, yes I do know Chris. We’re not close friends or anything, but I do believe he did what he thought was best.
Did his tenure fail? From a win/loss standpoint, yes.
Does he wish it could have been better? Of course! Who wouldn’t?
We've all had something happen in our lives that we wish we could have done something better to change it. Whether it be with our job, our marriage, our parenting, or a million other things.
Good luck to the GC program. I hope you guys find the right guy to turn things around. Not so much for the fans, but for the current and future GC student athletes.
Also, good luck to coach Akers. I hope he has success wherever his next path in life takes him.

Yes it is. Unfortunately, the forecast gives a good chance for a wet night too.
Don’t get me wrong, I love football in the rain, but we have Senior Night festivities tonight and my old lady HATES the rain lol. I’m sure I’ll hear all about it after we get off of the field 🤣

Let the man have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. 

Had no running backs or defense.  If he played today he would probably have 6,000 yards and 60 TD's a season.

Enjoy you perspective on VHS sports Dad. 

Great points!
I agree on all accounts.

Good posts by all here.
 
To quote a former President: “I never gave anybody Hell!  I just told the truth and they think it’s Hell.”  Approaching life this way has made me persona non grata to a significant number of folks (especially in Bluefield), and I’m OK with that.  I don’t play games and I know I’m not going to please everyone.  So be it.
 
I figure some of the things I say have made it into some locker rooms.  I want to see all teams reach their potential, and when a team falls well short of that (early season Graham), I’m not shy about letting it be known.  If anything I have said spurs on a person to reach his/her full potential, I am happy with that, be it praise or rebuke.  I’d rather the kids not read these boards for a multitude of reasons, but I know it happens, and likely to an extent that would amaze me.  

Some people take this board WAY TOO SERIOUSLY!!!  Don't let it bother you...keep on posting like you always do!  You are, far and away, one of the most respectful posters on this board.
Having said that...
If someone wants bulletin board material, let me know.  I'll be glad to give you some...

Has anyone else on the board realized how much of an impact this kick-ass message board has in our region in multiple sports?
There is a high number of coaches around the region in different sports that keep up with what we say on here. A lot of those coaches know “Bearcat Dad” as being the father of one of the region’s top athletes. I honestly take it as an honor that any coach, including coaches at VHS, care at all about what I have to say.
I respect ALL high school coaches in our region for all sports. I actually do understand the amount of time that they put in for very little pay. The time they spend with their athletes takes away from their families. That is a tough thing to do, but honorable, when the ultimate goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of so many young men and women in our region.
With that said, I have learned that some of my posts, on both the baseball and football boards, have fired some coaches up to the point of using them as “bulletin board material” for their teams.
I’ve had over 500 posts in my short time here, and there hasn’t been a single one to ever degrade or bad mouth a coach or player. I would never do that. I’m a VHS guy, but I respect the hell out of all coaches. I only post stuff I believe to be 100% true and without bias. If I’m wrong, I will always eat my plate of crow.
My name is Doug Rose and this board has allowed me to do something that I enjoy, and take great pride in, which is talking about high school sports in SWVA, not only on here, but as a staff member at Coalfieldsports.com as well.
I’ll end this post with a respectful message to a coach that I have the ultimate respect for. One that I have spoken to personally before, that is in no way affiliated with VHS.....
Good luck to you, coach. I have expressed to you my respect for you and your program. You have done, and will no doubt, continue to do great things there. I can GUARANTEE that Bearcat Son thrives in competition, just like his old man, and he will be ready if the opportunity presents itself.
There is no disrespect whatsoever  intended by my words. People who know me know that I am a straight shooter. 
Good luck to ALL teams in the region this week as we get ready for some playoff football!
 
 

Most people in and around the "Twin Counties" (Grayson, Galax and Carroll) who follow high school sports know who I am based on my participation with this board.  I have never attempted to hide my identity through clever screen names.  My user ID is a childhood nickname and the same user ID for my social media accounts as well.  Most coaches at Galax have spoken to me about certain things posted in the past but it has always been light-hearted.  They mostly appreciate the support.  With that said, I have had a few members of the Galax school board attempt to argue over my points of view based on what they read here.  It's been a real pleasure arguing with them on occasion.  A couple of them are so incredibly full of themselves, it's quite nice to see them uncomfortable while struggling to counter.  I have to admit, though, my favorite member to argue with moved to Georgia this past summer.  He's a real tool!  I'm going to miss pissing him off!
I haven't had a parent or kid ever mention anything to me before.  Then again, I rarely mention kids by name on a public message board.  After all, they are kids.  
As @Bearcat Dad suggests in his post, I am appreciative of the how much of themselves these coaches give to the kids in our communities.  I can attest to the fact that the Galax coaching staff (pick a sport) are always the first in the building and the last to leave.  And in today's competitive culture, it's not just an "in-season" commitment, it's a 12-month commitment!
 

Has anyone else on the board realized how much of an impact this kick-ass message board has in our region in multiple sports?
There is a high number of coaches around the region in different sports that keep up with what we say on here. A lot of those coaches know “Bearcat Dad” as being the father of one of the region’s top athletes. I honestly take it as an honor that any coach, including coaches at VHS, care at all about what I have to say.
I respect ALL high school coaches in our region for all sports. I actually do understand the amount of time that they put in for very little pay. The time they spend with their athletes takes away from their families. That is a tough thing to do, but honorable, when the ultimate goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of so many young men and women in our region.
With that said, I have learned that some of my posts, on both the baseball and football boards, have fired some coaches up to the point of using them as “bulletin board material” for their teams.
I’ve had over 500 posts in my short time here, and there hasn’t been a single one to ever degrade or bad mouth a coach or player. I would never do that. I’m a VHS guy, but I respect the hell out of all coaches. I only post stuff I believe to be 100% true and without bias. If I’m wrong, I will always eat my plate of crow.
My name is Doug Rose and this board has allowed me to do something that I enjoy, and take great pride in, which is talking about high school sports in SWVA, not only on here, but as a staff member at Coalfieldsports.com as well.
I’ll end this post with a respectful message to a coach that I have the ultimate respect for. One that I have spoken to personally before, that is in no way affiliated with VHS.....
Good luck to you, coach. I have expressed to you my respect for you and your program. You have done, and will no doubt, continue to do great things there. I can GUARANTEE that Bearcat Son thrives in competition, just like his old man, and he will be ready if the opportunity presents itself.
There is no disrespect whatsoever  intended by my words. People who know me know that I am a straight shooter. 
Good luck to ALL teams in the region this week as we get ready for some playoff football!
 
 

Has anyone else on the board realized how much of an impact this kick-ass message board has in our region in multiple sports?
There is a high number of coaches around the region in different sports that keep up with what we say on here. A lot of those coaches know “Bearcat Dad” as being the father of one of the region’s top athletes. I honestly take it as an honor that any coach, including coaches at VHS, care at all about what I have to say.
I respect ALL high school coaches in our region for all sports. I actually do understand the amount of time that they put in for very little pay. The time they spend with their athletes takes away from their families. That is a tough thing to do, but honorable, when the ultimate goal is to make a positive impact in the lives of so many young men and women in our region.
With that said, I have learned that some of my posts, on both the baseball and football boards, have fired some coaches up to the point of using them as “bulletin board material” for their teams.
I’ve had over 500 posts in my short time here, and there hasn’t been a single one to ever degrade or bad mouth a coach or player. I would never do that. I’m a VHS guy, but I respect the hell out of all coaches. I only post stuff I believe to be 100% true and without bias. If I’m wrong, I will always eat my plate of crow.
My name is Doug Rose and this board has allowed me to do something that I enjoy, and take great pride in, which is talking about high school sports in SWVA, not only on here, but as a staff member at Coalfieldsports.com as well.
I’ll end this post with a respectful message to a coach that I have the ultimate respect for. One that I have spoken to personally before, that is in no way affiliated with VHS.....
Good luck to you, coach. I have expressed to you my respect for you and your program. You have done, and will no doubt, continue to do great things there. I can GUARANTEE that Bearcat Son thrives in competition, just like his old man, and he will be ready if the opportunity presents itself.
There is no disrespect whatsoever  intended by my words. People who know me know that I am a straight shooter. 
Good luck to ALL teams in the region this week as we get ready for some playoff football!
 
 

I think most people know who I am as well, and I have zero issues saying anything I've posted directly to someone if they felt offended. I truly try to never, ever bash a high school kid unless it's something really serious, like a crime was committed or they exhibited terrible sportsmanship or something like that. I feel like most people on here really don't go super hard on their coaches (aside from the Gate City folk) and realize it's mostly a thankless, time consuming and incredibly demanding job. 
 
But, I don't think it's the best idea for high school kids to read a message board and take it to heart. They should be listening to their coaches, parents and adults they trust, not a bunch of randos like us. I'd hate for a kids confidence to be shaken or someone to doubt themselves because of a random persons opinion. A coach should be confident enough to hear someone else's opinion and trust themselves but still be smart enough to realize some people may have a decent idea that may have been overlooked. 
 
this is honestly one of the more tame and "nicer" message boards out there. The mods ( who yes I've butted heads with before) do a good job of keeping the trolls at bay and maintaining a sense of decorum, it's a credit to G-Man and UVAO and everyone else running the asylum.

I don't that I've ever seen a post of yours that would be considered "bulletin board material". I'll be the first to admit I'm not the best at conveying what I am thinking into text. Sometimes emotion is hard to pick up in texts as well. Your posts that I've read have always been in good taste. 
Keep posting and keep writing articles. We enjoy it!

TWHS is the same way. Those in power know who I am, along with the football coach, basketball coach, and athletic director. And finding out who I am is incredibly simple if you follow TWHS.
I actively defend my school, probably more than I should.
I also am a 2 sport coach while being an active poster who tries to give info about TWHS. However, I do filter a lot that I post out of respect for the other coaches. They may not want all of that information out.
With that said a lot of students do view this forum along with the coaches. (Which might be why we have won two POWs this year)
You'll probably see me become more reclusive due to my sports picking up.